Discuss the impact of stress on mental health

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Chronic stress is an important risk factor for many mental health problems. For example, over the past 20 years, research has increasingly suggested the existence of a complex and reciprocal relationship between stress and depression. Anxiety is a normal response to stressful situations; however, stress itself may also contribute to the development of anxiety disorders. In addition, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop when people are exposed to very traumatic forms of stress, such as violence, deadly natural disasters, or combat.

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What is the best choice to safely gain more muscle mass without gaining excess fat?

A) eating empty calorie foods such as pizza, burgers and fries B) regularly doing strength training and consuming more calories from a variety of healthful foods C) taking dietary supplements D) eating three very large meals every day

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The area of the eye that decodes light waves and sends information to the brain is the ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which is NOT true of alcohol consumption?

A. College students typically underestimate the drinking levels of their peers. B. Alcohol problems tend to run in families, due to a genetic predisposition. C. College students binge drink more than other segments of the population. D. Alcohol consumed in moderation has some health benefits.

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